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Dental News
Dürr Dental Japan opens new branch office
KOBE, Japan: In November, the Japanese branch of Dürr Dental officially opened a new building in Kobe. According to the company, the new premises will ...
3Shape offers live demonstrations, expert consultations and happy hour at GNYDM
NEW YORK, U.S.: Visitors to the 3Shape booth at the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) on Dec. 1–4 will be able to see products close at hand and ...
Researchers link increased use of antibiotics to Parkinson’s disease
HELSINKI, Finland: Antibiotic overprescribing continues to be a major concern in dentistry. In most cases, readily prescribing antibiotics to patients ...
Guided Biofilm Therapy to take centre stage in free webinar
Using a mixture of documentation and clinical cases, Dr Gonçalo Assis will be discussing the implementation of Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) during implant ...
Atraumatic extraction of maxillary second premolar
A 76-year-old female patient visited our clinic owing to pain in the left maxilla. She had a fistula in the buccal gingiva between tooth #25 and position ...
Interview: “It feels like patient-centred care at its very best”
Faye Donald is a multi-award-winning dental hygienist who puts patients’ interest first. She became a certified Swiss Dental Academy (SDA) trainer in 2016...
Dentsply Sirona highlights women’s dentistry with awards ceremony
HEIDELBERG, Germany: Dentsply Sirona has honoured the innovative work of female dentists from all over the world at its inaugural Smart Integration Award ...
Interview: “Social sciences need to be taught to dental students”
As a senior lecturer in social science at the University of Bristol’s dental school, Dr Andrea Waylen understands the importance of the behavioural and ...
Straumann launches youTooth—the place to be in dentistry
BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann has launched youTooth, an online community channel that “brings dental professionals together”. The platform offers ...
First 24-hour dental webinar hits 15,000 registrations
NYON, Switzerland: Yesterday, the Swiss Dental Academy (SDA) announced on its Facebook page that over 15,000 registrations had been counted for its ...
Study finds regular consumption of stimulants affects saliva
VALENCIA, Spain: Studies on the effects that alcohol, tobacco and caffeine have on the biological and microbiological status of the oral cavity have shown ...
Curious about clear aligners? Free webinar to discuss the basics
Since 2017, more than 27 clear aligner products have come on the market. With so many options, it can be difficult to know where to start. A specialist in ...
JDR highlights importance of behavioral sciences in dentistry
ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: This year marks the centennial of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR), a peer-reviewed medical journal that disseminates new ...
Waterlase laser allows dentists to remove crowns and veneers in 5 minutes or less
IRVINE, Calif., U.S.: BIOLASE, a global leader in dental lasers, is proud to announce that its Waterlase dental laser system has received U.S. and Canada ...
Fifth MIS Global Conference promises 360° of implant dentistry
MARRAKECH, Morocco: MIS Implants Technologies, an Israeli dental implant manufacturer, invites dental professionals to its fifth global conference to enjoy ...
Study finds chewing gum could help fight dental caries
LONDON, UK: Though the relative benefits of chewing gum are often subject to debate, a number of studies have shown that the sugar-free varieties can ...
Recent proposal revamps Australian oral healthcare system
MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia is facing several challenges when it comes to oral health. Access and education are among some of the most significant ...
Research institutions establish dental informatics program to improve oral health
INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.: With the goal of improving oral health for better overall physical and emotional health, Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana ...
Interview: “The vast majority of dental professionals are still using abrasive polishing pastes”
The upcoming 24-hour webinar organised by EMS and the Swiss Dental Academy is a first in dental continuing education (CE). One of the speakers is Karen ...
Interview: “I cannot see any drawback to erythritol if used properly”
Although air polishing with erythritol has been established as a standard mode of minimally abrasive root surface debridement, many dentists are unaware of ...
Coca-Cola criticised by NZDA for culturally appropriating Maori language in new marketing ploy
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: New Zealand has an oral health problem. Expense is one of the main factors that prevent people from visiting the dentist, and this ...
Oral biofilm: A concern for all dental professionals
The oral microbiome is an incredibly complex bacterial community. In total, it harbours over 700 bacterial taxa.[i] The oral microbiome with its ...
Danaher to offer its shareholders an Envista stock swap
WASHINGTON, U.S.: Danaher Corp. has announced an exchange offer through which its shareholders will have the opportunity to swap their Danaher stock for the...
Immediate implants and their benefits to be discussed in free webinar
In a free upcoming Straumann Group webinar on Monday, 2 December, host Dr Abid Faqir is tackling the subject of immediate implant placement. He has a broad ...
Interview: Prof. Phoebus Madianos next EuroPerio chairman
Prof. Phoebus Madianos is a professor of in the Department of Periodontics and Dean of the School of Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University ...
Labour promises free dental check-ups if elected
LONDON, UK: The UK general election is just weeks away, scheduled to be held on 12 December. In recognition of the oral health inequalities that exist ...
California company raises funds for smart lingual appliances
IRVINE, Calif., U.S.: Swift Health Systems raised $45 million in October for its lingual “Smartwire” appliance, INBRACE. The company seeks to address ...
Dental school establishes novel opioid-free pain management guidelines
PITTSBURGH, U.S.: Doctors continue to routinely prescribe opioid pain relievers for dental procedures. However, current evidence suggests that alternative, ...
New HD Black Line Mirrors reduce glare and deliver superior visibility
CHICAGO, U.S.: Hu-Friedy, the global leader in dental instrument manufacturing and infection prevention solutions, today announced the international launch ...
Interview: “We need to stress the importance of prevention”
Dr Magda Mensi is a researcher at the University of Brescia in Italy with a special interest in non-surgical therapy of periodontal diseases. In preparation...